ReUse Center Hours

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All Town Offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. The Recycling Center (closed Mondays) will be closed on Tuesday May 26th, reopening on Wednesday, May 27th.

Plant Swap Saturday, May 9th We had scheduled a plant swap prior to the COVID19 quarantine. Now the weather is uncooperative for May 9th (snow?!!?) So if you have plants and want to swap, we will leave a table on site for the week of May 12 through May 16th for an informal swap. Please remember you need a face mask to be here and must keep a six foot distance from other people.

Bring a pest-free, beautiful plant, or two or three for trade; they should be potted. We will not accept invasive species. See www.dec.ny.gov If you don't want to swap for another plant, we have seed packets you can take.

Use a marker or label to identify your plant and feel free to include simple care instructions.

Bring one – take one. Bring two – take two.

Trees and shrubs are plants too. Thinning out forsythia or lilac hedges; or did you overplant tomato plants and have extra? Bring them in too.

The New Paltz ReUse gets in lots of plant pots so we will not accept anything without a plant in it. Unless it’s a clay pot. We take them at any time.

During the COVID19 quarantine the Recycling/ReUse Center has been open. All users MUST have a 2020 PERMIT including brush, scrap metal and leaves drop off. One day permits are $10; this is not for recycling. You need an annual permit to recycle.

Since August 2018 the UCRRA (town vendor) has only accepted bottles, jugs and tubs. Staff cannot and should not be sorting out unacceptable plastics such as unwashed food containers, straw, drinking cups, tooth brushes etc. Staff will inspect your plastic and go over what items are acceptable before you place them in the container.

This is a NYSDEC registered residential facility so there are limits to quantities we can accept. No commercial drop offs of construction material and no loads over two yards.Commerical permits are for landscapers and non-construction type businesses located in New Paltz only are available. (Please bring in your tax bill to verify residency).

Permit holders can drop off up to two (2) cubic yards of garbage and one cubic yard of recycling (that’s 3 X 3 X 3′) for a fee. We require an annual permit for leaves/grass clippings, brush and recycling. Anything over two (2) yards should go to the UCRRA facility also located on Clearwater Road.

The New “Rs”: ReDuce, ReUse, RePurpose, ReCycle In 2011, New Paltz was offered the opportunity to partner with EPA as one of thirteen municipalities nationally to represent EPA Region II in a zero waste initiative. New Paltz has a zero waste action plan which was adopted by both Village and Town boards leading the way to achieve its zero waste goals. Zero Waste Action PlanAs a zero waste community, we strongly encourage waste reduction, diversion and recycling.

The ReUse Center is open to the public 5 days a week for shopping. The Center is full of crafts supplies (yarn, embroidery floss, fabric and accessories), office and building supplies. Items are sold as priced and supplies are limited at up to 90% off store prices. Since 2012, over 175 tons of material has been diverted from being transported to a landfill 245 miles away, and given a second chance at being made into something useful.

COMPOSTING We are a NYSDEC registered composting facility and accept source separated food waste at $40 a ton. Permit holders may bring in household generated food waste which is considered “recycling” at no cost. If it’s only vegetable and fruit scraps, there are compost bins in our demonstration garden on site. Finished compost is available at $30 a yard (supplies limited). Currently MULCH is available. (supplies limited).

Zero in on Zero Waste! Used materials are a local resource! Want to donate- Moving? Redecorating or renovating? Donate your gently used furniture and housewares (and clothes too) to the Salvation Army 61 N Chestnut Street, New Paltz, NY (845) 255-9852, Good Will 1354 Ulster Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401 (845) 336-3303. We do accept wearable (clean, unstained) clothing for donation to local charities during hours of operation.

We accept electronics from NEW PALTZ PROPERTY TAX PAYERS ONLY at 40 cents per pound with a minimum fee of $1.00. New Paltz mailing address does not count as a property tax payer. Contact UCRRA for their FREE drop off location and hours.

Volunteer - Join us at New Paltz ReUse and make a difference in your local community! We have many opportunities for volunteers to support our mission to enhance community, economy, and environment through ReUse. Whether you can commit to a few hours each week or one weekend a year, we can use your help! For more information stop by or email us [Contact]